Clayton State University FNP Fall 2016

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Hello! I have applied for the FNP program to begin this fall at Clayton. Looking for others who have applied or thinking of applying. I plan to go to school full time and work part-time. Good luck to everyone!

Do you know if you start full-time if you are able to switch to part-time?

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Thanks!

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I can't sent private messages.. but I am Emma. I work with hospice right now..full-time. Just wondering if I'll be able to do FT school and work :/

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The work load for grad school is intense and I have 2 small kiddos and a hubby as well as working 3 12's night shift. So part time is good for me!

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I'm beginning to think I may need to take that route, as well. You've got me thinking! It shouldn't take that much longer to complete.

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Specializes in Rehab.

Hi, I was looking for some information on Clayton State Univ FNP. How well is the program going for you at this time.

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Hey Latrica223,

For me it's been busy so far lots of work but doable, no complaints so far! I am only in my 1st semester but the professors are easy to get in contact with and any issues are resolved quickly. Staying on top of the work is key...as I have already learned that I cannot fall behind.

hoped that helped gotta go hit the books:geek:

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I'm in the Fall 2015 class. Do the full time route if you can. Its so much faster. The work is hard if you fall behind but you won't. The teachers are so awesome and accommodating. They want you to succeed! Any questions you have they respond within the hour a lot of times. Start looking for clinicals early because that can be the biggest issue.

First semester was the hardest but once you knock that out you get a grove and the rest of the semesters make more sense. Discussion questions are weekly, sometimes 2 a week for the major class. Once a week for other classes. One class will have a lot of writing (maybe 2-4 major papers; 3-6 pages each) while another will be weekly quizzes. 2-4 group projects due each semester total for all classes if you're full time.

Then there's Clinicals and Typhon. Find good sites and you'll be set. If you can manage your time wisely, you can work a full time gig and a side PRN job as well :yes:.

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Thank you for your advice neurodigest.

I have been admitted into the program for fall 2018 but I will be starting this summer.

I really need some of the seniors to talk to, and I will appreciate it if you can contact me through this email:

[email protected].

Looking forward to read from you.

Thank you, and success!

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Thank you for your advice Cococure.

I have been admitted into the program for fall 2018 but I will be starting this summer.

I really need some of the seniors to talk to, and I will appreciate it if you can contact me through this email:

[email protected].

Looking forward to read from you.

Thank you, and success!

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Congrats QueenB

I am in the part time program so I am now in my 6th semester, 2 more to go and then I am all done...finally a light at the end of the tunnel. Now that I have experienced the program I can honestly say there is no way to go around studying! There is a lot of information to retain and when you enter clinicals the preceptors expect us to be on our game. Yes we are students and the preceptors and professors guide us but a lot of self study is up to us. In order to be a good student you need to be on top of the reading and assignments. Make a study schedule and stick to it work as much as you can now cause it will be harder once you start the clinical portion. All programs have areas that need to be improved on but for the most part I feel that the professors are great, and communication is key. My only fault is that I wish the school would hire a clinical placement agency and add the fee to program cause finding a good preceptor is a nightmare and caused lots of stress for me. I realized that there are many many other NP students that are also competing for placement. Peds by far has been the hardest. I would suggest that if you know when you learn peds rotation starts secure that placement first. I have kids and my pediatrician was book 1.5 yrs in advance, this was a shock to me and I started looking for placement 2 semesters ahead. Long story short secure your sites and that will lessen the stress.. school, work and life is already enough to juggle. I am just telling you this cause I spent quite a bit of time finding placement that took away from my study/assignment time. During orientation you will meet fellow students exchange numbers and try to keep in touch. The part timers in my year all stick together and support each other and some of us we meet up to study and bounce ideas off each other. This summer is going to be crazy busy with clinicals work, school and life for me so don't be offended if I don't email ok.

All the best

Cococure

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